The world is in a scary state. With recent natural disasters and political turmoil at an all time high, we should all be thinking about how to serve those in need.

Simplifying your life through decluttering can certainly help clear out some overused mental space and time, which can better be used to focus on making this world a better place for your and your neighbors.

It just so happens that a lot of people in my circle are moving very soon, or have just moved.

Some are moving a few blocks away to a space without a single closet. Others are jumping across the pond to a new continent, facing huge cultural shifts. And yet another is making the may-jah costal move from NYC to LA.

All of these friends have one thing in common: they’ve told me they need to take a serious look at what they own, and get real about what they should bring along as they embark upon a new journey.

I’m a huge believer in fewer, better things. It definitely took me some time to get here.

While I still know it when I see something special, and live for treasure hunting while on the road – I much prefer this life where less time is spent paying down credit cards, and more time is spend really loving the items in my house and on my body.

I’ve been on the road most of the summer, and now that I’ve settled back in my NYC life, I can enjoy the weather and my summer faves.

It’s been said once, and it will be said again – living with less opens doors to live a happier, fuller life. Why? There are so many reasons, but to get us started here are 4 simple ways you can enhance your life by getting rid of more, and living with less.